Mausoleum of Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili
The Mausoleum of Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili, also known as the Dargah of Qutbul Akbar Imam Shadhili is an Sufi mosque and mausoleum complex located in Humaithara, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. The complex is dedicated to Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili, the founder of the Shadhili Sufi order.
History
The religious complex was built in Humaithara. After the death of Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili, the area was renamed Sheikh Shazly due to the presence of his grave there. The mausoleum was expanded after the late 13th century to accommodate the large numbers of pilgrims visiting the tomb. In the 21st century, the Ministry of Endowments established a mosque and connected it to the entrance to the mausoleum. Sanitation facilities were attached to the mosque building as well. A madrasah for memorizing the Qur'an was also established, as well as a temporary housing for the Sheikh of the mosque and the madrasah's teacher.
The well of Humaithara
Outside the religious complex, there is a well, which local traditions relate that some water gargled by Al-Shadhili himself was poured into it on a day prior to his death. The water of this well is generally safe for consumption, and it is also a source of fresh water for the surrounding villages.